Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions (12 Month Contract)

<div><p><b>Job Title:</b>Senior Compliance Officer - Sanctions (12 Month Contract)</p><p>We are hiring a Senior Compliance Officer on a 12-month contract to focus on sanctions screening and financial crime compliance at a leading UAE bank. You will work closely with Transaction Monitoring, KYC/AML, and Client Acceptance teams to manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.</p><p><b>What You’ll Do:</b></p><ul><li>Review sanctions alerts and investigate potential hits</li><li>Escalate issues and prepare clear reports for management and regulators</li><li>Collaborate with teams to strengthen compliance coverage</li><li>Support audits, regulatory reviews, and internal compliance projects</li><li>Help enhance sanctions screening processes</li></ul><p><b>What We’re Looking For:</b></p><ul><li>Experience in sanctions screening or financial crime compliance in UAE banks/financial institutions</li><li>Solid understanding of UAE sanctions, AML, and KYC regulations</li><li>Familiarity with screening systems (Actimse, FICO, NICE, etc.) is a plus</li><li>CAMS or ICA certifications preferred</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr